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Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Peru Tour 2026
Explore Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca in Peru at an affordable price. The Rainbow Mountain Hike Cusco is one of the most stunning natural wonders in the Cusco region and the second most visited destination after Machu Picchu. This incredible tour combines breathtaking views of the snow-capped Ausangate Mountain with the vibrant mineral stripes that make Rainbow Mountain truly unique. Along the scenic drive, you will also see many llamas and alpacas in their natural habitat.
We begin with a comfortable 2-hour drive on a paved road, followed by a 1-hour journey on a dirt road to reach the trailhead. From there, you can hike at your own pace to the viewpoint of the magical Rainbow Mountain.
This full-day Rainbow Mountain trek also offers the option to rent horses, either for the entire journey or just for the uphill section to the viewpoint.
The trail features a gentle uphill path, with small shops and basic facilities such as restrooms available along the trail, making the experience more comfortable.
Join us on this exciting off-the-beaten-path adventure and enjoy some of the most breathtaking views of the Peruvian Andes, surrounded by natural beauty, including colorful mountains, snow-capped peaks, native wildlife, and local living culture.
We are also a highly recommended tour company, with more than 509 excellent reviews on TripAdvisor from our real customers.
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Rainbow Mountain Peru itinerary hiking trail to Vinicunca Cusco
Pick up time is by 5:am then we ride our private transport for 2 hours through a nice paved road, passing local villages, then we enter on the dirt road and driving for an hour to the beginning of the trail.
The hike is 2 hours uphill with some little gentle parts and it is 8 kilometers (4 miles ), then we arrive tot eh top of this famous rainbow mountain located at 5,200 masl( 17,060ft).
After some photos and some breaks, we are back downhill to the car place, hiking for an hour and 20 minutes, then by car back to Cusco for 3 hours.
Mainly we are back in Cusco city from 4:30 pm to 5:20 pm
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Included
- Private transport
- Tour guide
Not Included
- Entrance fees to the rainbow mountain, which is 25 soles per person
- Some food, there are restaurants along the route, where you can have some breakfast and lunch
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Optional Payment
The prices we charge depend on the number of passengers and the route selected. We usually offer promotional rates. Please contact us using the information provided on our website for more details.
- Info: info@chacrastravelperu.com
- Email: chacrastravelperu@gmail.com
- WhatsApp: +51 943388685
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Book Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Peru tour with easy reservation from Cusco
To confirm your booking, you need to send us a deposit of US$20 through our PayPal account. Please note that PayPal charges a 7% fee on any transfer, which is paid by the sender. For this reason, the total amount you need to send is US$22.
The remaining balance is paid in cash upon your arrival in Cusco. After sending the deposit, please send the following details to our WhatsApp number: +51 943 388 685:
- Tour date and type of tour
- Number of people
- Address in Cusco city for hotel pickup
- Email address to stay in contact
- Copy of your passport (profile page only) for Peruvian tax purposes
Once we receive the deposit and your details, we will send you an email confirmation of the payment and your tour reservation.
Note: The US$22 deposit is paid via PayPal, and the remaining balance is paid in cash in Cusco, either in US dollars or Peruvian soles, whichever you prefer. Please make sure the final payment is made with clean, undamaged US dollar bills, as torn or damaged bills are not accepted in Peru.
PayPal account for the deposit:
deposit@chacrastravelperu.com
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FAQs
How long is the hike to Rainbow Mountain in Peru?
It is 2 hours gentle uphill with some gentle parts to the famous viewpoint, starting the hike from 4,600 masl (15,091ft), and the rainbow mountain viewpoint is located at 5,000 masl (16,404ft).
Then, the way back is an hour with 45 minutes downhill with some gentle parts to the car place, then it is 3 hours by car back to Cusco city.
- The total hike is 10 km (6.2 miles) round trip
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